Highprince of Alethkar and uncle to the king, haunted by visions of the past

A former soldier turned slave, leader of Bridge Four who becomes a Knight Radiant.

A young Veden scholar seeking to become Jasnah's ward, hiding dark secrets

A lighteyed officer who betrayed Kaladin, appears honourable

Wife of Highprince Torol Sadeas, a cunning political manipulator who works behind the scenes through dropped hints and quiet promises.

The Lady of Wishes, one of the most dangerous of the Fused. A brilliant scholar who leads the invasion of Urithiru to study the tower's fabrial. Weary of the endless cycle of war, she seeks a way to end it permanently.

A Shin assassin wielding an Honorblade, bound by his Oathstone

Highprince of Alethkar, ambitious rival to Dalinar

Szeth's highspren, a spren bonded to him as a Skybreaker. His face appears as a void of stars, and he serves as Szeth's guide regarding when certain powers may be used.

A singer commander who leads forces against the defenders of Azimir. A formidable warrior who ultimately claims Adolin's own Shardplate and Blade during the fall of the city.

Dalinar's eldest son, a skilled duelist and Shardbearer

A powerful Unmade - one of Odium's splinters - who once gained the ability to Connect to all singers. She appears as a mass of black smoke with stretching arms, and can take a singer form. She was imprisoned long ago and her current prison is sought by multiple factions.

One of the ten Heralds of the Almighty, bound by the Oathpact. Also known as Dova in the present day, she visited Aesudan at the Alethi palace.

An officer in Adolin's forces who serves as a reliable field commander. A former Windrunner candidate who was passed over, he proves himself a capable and loyal soldier.

The god known as Kor, a dragon who holds the Shard of Adonalsium called Cultivation. She is Tanavast's partner and co-inhabits the Rosharan system, preferring careful and subtle approaches over direct confrontation.

A Shin Honorbearer who wielded the Edgedancer Honorblade. He agreed that Szeth must be made an example to prevent further rebellions.

King of Alethkar, Gavilar's son and Dalinar's nephew

A listener warrior and explorer who discovered the Alethi. She fought to protect her people but was overtaken by stormform. Her curiosity and love of exploration defined her before the war consumed everything.

A dark persona Shallan created within herself - a faceless version capable of terrible things that she struggles to banish.

Late king of Alethkar, assassinated by Szeth, Dalinar's brother